Crochet Luxurious Star Stitch Beanie Free Pattern

Materials:

• Medium weight (4) yarn in light gray, approx. 200 yards
• 5.0 mm crochet hook
• Stitch marker
• Yarn needle
• Pom-pom maker (or pre-made pom-pom)

Abbreviations:

• ch – chain
• sc – single crochet
• hdc – half double crochet
• st – stitch
• sl st – slip stitch
• yo – yarn over

Instructions:

Ribbed Band:

1. Ch 11.
2. Row 1: Sc in second ch from hook and in each ch across. (10 sts)
3. Row 2: Ch 1, turn, sc in back loops only across. (10 sts)
4. Repeat Row 2 until the band measures approx. 20" or fits snugly around head.
5. Join the ends with sl st to form a circle.

Hat Body:

1. Round 1: Ch 1, sc evenly around the edge of the ribbed band, placing 60 sc. Join with sl st to first sc.
2. Round 2: Ch 3 (counts as first hdc and ch 1), *skip next st, star stitch in next, ch 1; repeat from * around. Join with sl st to beginning ch. (30 star stitches)
3. Rounds 3-13: Repeat Round 2.

Shaping the Crown:

1. Round 14: Ch 1, *sc in the center of each star stitch, skip next ch 1; repeat from * around. (30 sc)
2. Round 15: Ch 1, *sc in next 2 sts, sc2tog; repeat from * around. (20 sc)
3. Round 16: Ch 1, *sc in next st, sc2tog; repeat from * around. (14 sc)
4. Round 17: Ch 1, sc2tog around. (7 sc)
5. Fasten off, leaving a long tail. Use the tail to weave through the remaining sts and pull tight to close.

Pompom:

Attach the pompom securely to the top of the hat.

Weave in all ends.

Finishing:

Your luxurious crochet star stitch beanie is now ready to wear or gift!